Top Rankings
Wichita School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 56 public preschools serving 22,420 students in Wichita School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Kansas.
Public Preschools in Wichita School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
88 Schools
579 Schools
# Students
46,080 Students
178,671 Students
# Teachers
3,406 Teachers
13,257 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wichita School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Graduation Rate
79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.53
# American Indian Students
372 Students
1,220 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,996 Students
3,553 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16,920 Students
34,163 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
19%
# Black Students
8,964 Students
11,446 Students
% Black Students
19%
7%
# White Students
14,072 Students
116,696 Students
% White Students
31%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
119 Students
411 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,637 Students
11,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,913
19,640
# Students in K Grade:
3,381
27,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,254
25,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,350
25,969
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,382
24,307
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,351
23,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,459
21,698
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,452
7,142
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,499
1,260
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,634
1,225
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,516
70
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,379
60
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,284
56
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,138
59
# Ungraded Students:
88
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District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,179 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,425 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$746 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$711 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,179
$16,220
Spending / Student
$15,425
$17,133
Best Wichita School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
Mccollom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3345 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1010.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1111.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 S Woodchuck Ln
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
O K Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1607 N West
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1717.
Kensler Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1818.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Grades: PK-8
| 879 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 S Elizabeth
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3440 W Maple
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2121.
Beech Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 S Cypress
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-9800
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2222.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3361 N Arkansas Ave
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-9785
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-9785
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #2323.
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3150
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #2424.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1243 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #2525.
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
424 N. Pennsylvania
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 S. Apache
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1802 S Bluff
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Harry Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 S. Market
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-0700
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Salina
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1881 S Elpyco
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1642 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0050
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0050
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Gammon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 N Rushwood
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3143 S Millwood
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1749 S Martinson
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-1300
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
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